Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg: Frampton wins on a split points decision, read full fight report from ringside - Telegraph Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg: Frampton wins on a split points decision, read full fight report from ringside Twenty-nine year-old survives a late onslaught to win on a points decision, writes Gareth A Davies Frampton celebrates with his belts Photo: Getty By Gareth A Davies and Adam Hurrey 11:19AM GMT 27 Feb 2016 30000 This page will automatically update every 30 secondsOn Off Latest Quigg gets some high-profile suport Carl Frampton on top in his triumphant fight against Scot Quigg Scott Quigg was consoled by Wayne Rooney after the fight last night. This from Gareth A Davies: Carl Frampton enjoyed the spoils on Saturday night with ten thousand revellers from Northern Ireland rejoicing in the unification triumph over Scott Quigg, as Manchester was bathed in green.

In the opposing dressing room, Bury lad Quigg was consoled by England football captain Wayne Rooney after losing by split points decision - 115-113, and 116-112 twice on the judges' cards. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Quigg was in tears after the fight after his first loss in his 34th fight, and it emerged Manchester United captain Rooney had been one of the first to speak to Quigg in the intimate moments after defeat. Quigg joked: "He said to keep my chin up - I said I'd have to keep it straight first," in reference to the fact that it may have been broken in the fourth round. Read the rest of the story right here . 00:25 The Gareth A Davies report from Manchester Carl Frampton earned a split decision in the hugely-anticipated super-bantamweight clash with rival Scott Quigg for the World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation titles here in Manchester, but it was the Northern Irishman who bossed the first two thirds of the contest and hung on grimly as Quigg battled back to make it a thriller in the last three rounds. Both men fancy the job again.

The judges scored it 115-113 to the Bury man, and 116-112 twice to the away fighter, though quite how one judge saw it for the deposed WBA champion will remain a mystery. Frampton looked to have won at least seven - or eight - rounds. Quigg was immediately seeking a rematch. And Frampton did not disagree. "He caught me with a good shot in the fourth and I think my jaw's gone," explained Quigg. "The punches I got hit with didn't hurt. One judge saw it my way but fair play to him - it was a great fight. With the judges scorecards, I should've started faster but I wasn't getting hit clean. It's how the judges saw it and I won't discredit them. I want a rematch." Frampton said: "I couldn't believe it was a split - I don't know what that lad was watching. As long as I got the hand at the end of the fight that is the main thing. I think he needs to have a good hard look at himself the judge who gave it Quigg's way. I knew it was going to be a boring fight.

We had to sell it but I knew I had the brain to do that and make it boring. We have a great rivalry. Of course we could do it again." The third all-British world unification title fight between two British boxers in history, which had built to fever pitch in the last week, failed to ignite in the early rounds and only delivered in excitement in the last third of the contest, which provided the thrilling action which we had expected from the start given the history and nature of the two men, who were both unbeaten coming into the toughest challenge that either one had ever faced. Frampton finished the contest fighting on instinct, well ahead on the cards, as Quigg threw everything he had, alternating attacks between head and body. Outthought and then outfought for the first eight rounds, it was hard to score for Quigg, who was never hurt but outboxed by volume and technique by Frampton. Frampton had insisted that he had the greater all-round ability, which he showed over the championship distance. Frampton was so far ahead on the cards it left Quigg having to chase a finishing shot. It was not until the ninth that Quigg looked capable of reversing what was looking like a landslide.

A huge left and a right hook from Quigg which were taken well by the Irishman, but then Quigg buckled Frampton's legs with a great right hand in the ninth, his first clear round in the fight. It invigorated Quigg, who then attacked the body of the Northern Irishman as the tenth stanza became a toe to toe war. Quigg was vicious; but Frampton replied himself with venom. It was who wanted it most, the two men providing was action in those three minutes than the rest of the fight put together. It turned from boxing match into pitched battle. This was what we had expected from the opener. But it was too little, too late from Quigg, who will rue starting too slowly. It was a cagey, quiet start with Frampton probing with his jab, and Quigg keeping his distance on the back foot. Frampton threw out a testing left hook and missed, as Quigg was content to look for openings. Though it looked set to explode at any moment, the pair like cocked pistols, the man known as 'The Jackal' used his ring smarts and stole the early rounds as few punches were thrown - and landed.

Clearly, they were sizing each other up, with full respect for the other's power. The second, and indeed the next four rounds continued with that rhythm, Frampton's jab setting the shape of the contest. A great uppercut landed from Frampton in the sixth as Quigg looked to advance and become more aggressive. Yet Quigg, renowned as a body puncher, could not find a way in. Half of the fight was the Belfast man's, and it was time for Quigg to attack. He did so in the seventh, throwing power shots In the end, there was no row over the 'star dressing room' last night. It was locked shut, with the two protagonists directed across the hall to identical warm-up rooms. Not a chink in the armour of either man, mentally, in the build to this fight through the many weeks of training camp and set piece press conferences and weigh-ins. A legion of raucous Frampton fans had travelled across the water. Ten thousand Frampton had told us. They made themselves heard. You might have been in Belfast. Legendary jump jockey AP McCoy was there to support his compatriot.

The fight which had divided opinion in British boxing and also drew the stars of the sport in this country to the ringside at the Manchester Arena. World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who weighs the same as these two 8st 10lb fighters put together, plus a stone. Amir Khan was there, too, sensibly seated on an opposing side of the ring to rival Kell Brook. Both, of course, have other world title opponents in the coming months. Quigg had told The Telegraph last week that the fight, in his mind, was not about claiming a belt, but would be “for the championship of each other” This was a fight about bragging rights between two unbeaten pocket battleships, with Quigg having fought 33 times and Frampton 21. Frampton has won the first encounter in 'the championship of each other'. We could do with a trilogy. Or at least a second bite. The more they fought, the better it would get. 00:13 The next chapter for Frampton...

Asked about his future plans after unifying the super-bantamweight belts, Carl Frampton insisted he can still operate there (and make the weight with ease) but would step up to featherweight if a big fight - such as IBF champion Lee Selby - is mooted. 00:00 Quigg speaks... First four rounds, I thought it was even - I felt comfortable in there. The last four or five rounds, I started putting the foot to the pedal. He caught me with a good shot at the end of the fourth - my jaw's gone. Fair play to him - it was a great fight. Gareth A Davies has it 116-112: Quigg excellent last four rounds but outthought and outfought for first 8 rounds. We need to see a second and third fight. They would just get better and more thrilling. 23:56 The unified champion speaks... The travelling support - unbelievable! This isn't Manchester is it?! I couldn't believe it was [a split decision]...I knew it was going to be a boring fight, I knew I had the brain to do that.

Had it 8 rounds to 4 for @RealCFrampton 23:26 Round 6 of 12 Frampton lands a body shot, but Quigg forces him back on the counter before he can get behind it. Quigg tries a big right-hand on the stretch, but it's well short - Frampton's in control of this one. 23:22 Round 5 of 12 Quigg goes for the body for the first time...and misses. Frampton crouches low, trying to get through the defensive wall - he lands a left hook, but he's caught with a right on the counter. Sky's Jim Watt calls this a "fencing match", which is a perfect description. Quigg moves in on the bell, but no joy. 23:19 Round 4 of 12 Still awaiting the first crowd-wowing moment, but James Nesbitt is still awake in the second row, I can confirm. Quigg's counters aren't hitting the mark, but nor is Frampton capitalising on the resultant chinks in the defence. Quigg finally springs out with a right hand with 45 seconds left, before Frampton gets a combination away on the ropes.

23:15 Round 3 of 12 "Don't throw from a starting position", say the Quigg corner. Frampton probes again with that left jab, but Quigg stays behind those white gloves again. Quigg finally takes the bait, and he lunges wildly, but his next attempt is more accurate. Frampton briefly has Quigg on the ropes with 15 seconds left, but the Bury fighter moves away smartly. 23:10 Round 2 of 12 Again Frampton looks to get under the tight Quigg defence, to no avail. Quigg is coiled like a spring, amd Frampton has some defensive work of his own to do as we enter the last minute of the round. Quigg moves in again with 30 seconds to go of the round, and there's a brief, awkward tangle of bodies. Much more open than the first round, but still very cautious. 23:06 Round 1 of 12 Very cagey start to the round, as the pro-Quigg crowd find their voice in the arena. His hands are much higher than Frampton's, as the Belfast boy looks for the opening...and doesn't find one.

Barely a punch landed there. Let's get ready to rumble, etc, pt.2 Now for the IBF title holder Carl Frampton. Belfast Child by Simple Minds segues into Run This Town by Jay-Z! Inventive stuff from the bookies' favourite. Let's get ready to rumble, etc WBA champ Scott Quigg will enter the ring first, to some significant pro-Frampton booing.... Ok, I have Frampton winning this, as he might find the edge. But could just as equally see Quigg doing it. One of hardest pick 'ems ever 22:37 The fighters are imminent... Amarillo rings out in the arena, because it's 2005. The two fighters are about to make their entrances... Scott Quigg to win LG x 22:36 World class Reminder from Sky Sports that Frampton and Quigg are just two of twelve world champions that this nation boasts at the moment. What a time for British boxing. 22:33 Moderately refreshed Nesbitt and McCoy are on the telly now, and one of them is absolutely hammered. I'll let you guess which.

22:31 Mind games Cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew is on BBC Radio 5 Live duty, and has this to day about the pre-fight dressing-room palaver: I don't think Scott Quigg should have made such a big thing of the dressing room issue. I've warmed up in toilets and hallways, and it has nothing to do with anything. I think Quigg has shown a bit of a weakness there. 22:19 Frampton and Quigg: head to head Quigg might have this down as home turf, but it's not looking quite that simple at the Manchester Arena: People asking about the Arena. Very, very pro @RealCFrampton for this fight. CF says 10,000. And fans are booing @scottquigg when on monitor 22:15 'This is not about a world title ? this is personal' Scott Quigg told Telegraph Sport that the fight is not about claiming a belt, it is “for the championship of each other”; bragging rights between two unbeaten pocket battleships, with Quigg having fought 33 times and Frampton 21.

Boxing historians have used “championship of each other” to describe Muhammad Ali’s trilogy of fights with Joe Frazier, and Mike Tyson’s struggles with Evander Holyfield. The protracted negotiations for this 'championship’ has sharpened Quigg’s hunger. Fixated on success: Scott Quigg left school at 14 to focus on his boxing “I’ve wanted this fight for so long, it is a fight which I’ve thought about over and over again, and really, it’s not about the belts or the titles any more. It’s about beating Frampton and moving on to dominate the division,” Quigg explained. “For me, there could be no titles on the line because it has been built up into such a rivalry between us, it is a pivotal moment in both of our careers. It’s about bragging rights, not about the world titles, and I’m not prepared to lose to him,” said Quigg of Frampton, who grew up in Tigers Bay, the loyalist area of Belfast. “I’ve had nerves for this fight,” Quigg added. “But real excitement.

If you can’t get excited as a fighter for a challenge like this, where everyone is watching and everyone has an opinion, you might as well be in another career. I love these nerves. It goes back to when I were a kid, and I had nerves before football cup finals I was playing in – the last thing my dad always used to say to me when I went out of the door of our house was that no one remembers losers – I’ve never forgotten it.” Frampton and his team, coach Shane McGuigan and manager Barry McGuigan, the former world featherweight champion, have requested the largest ring permissible. “I know what Frampton will be planning to do – he has requested the biggest possible ring for a reason – and he will dance around,” Quigg said, “but I will catch Frampton at some point and knock him out.” Too close too call? Gareth A Davies is safely installed in the arena: Rarely has an all-British fight - @scottquigg vs @RealCFrampton -divided opinion amongst experts in the boxing community. Ergo: thriller 'His ring intelliegence isn't great...' Carl Frampton questioned Scott Quigg's record ahead of this title unification bout.

Both fighters boast unbeaten records going into the bout, however Frampton has questioned the quality of his opponent's previous results. "I think he's definitely improved as a fighter but if you dig deeper, the opponents haven't been amazing. People are thinking he's improved a lot more than he is. Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg are gearing up for their big bout "Apart from Kiko Martinez, who I'd already beaten twice, a lot of them were bantamweights and medium Euro-level fighters. I think there's a little bit of hype behind how much he's improved. "Training has all been catered around Quigg. Everything I'm doing is because I'm fighting Quigg. I haven't made massive adjustments. When I called the knockdowns blessings in disguise, I meant I don't think this fight would be happening if I'd have blown my opponent away inside a couple of rounds. "They think they've seen vulnerabilities and it's no coincidence this fight has taken four years to happen and now it is after my worst performance. "I'll be relaxed, cold and calm as always. They're trying to get me hyped up and under my skins. It's playing the game.

After that head-to-head with Quigg, 20 seconds later the next conversations was about what we were going to have for lunch." The Northern Irish fighter has previously claimed Bury-born Quigg does not have the 'boxing intelligence' to pose a threat. "His lack of intelligence outside of the ring reflects on how he fights inside the ring. He has that down as one of his strengths but I have it down as one of his weaknesses," said Frampton. "I think he is a very fit guy who trains very, very hard. He's determined, he can punch hard but he hasn't shown he has a boxing brain in any of his fights yet from what I have seen, so I think that may be a weak point for him. "I don't think he can adapt and his ring intelliegence isn't great." 21:49 In the house Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg, presumably not in the same Uber car, have arrived at the Manchester Arena: The main event fighters have arrived!

@scottquigg gets words of encouragement from @BarryHearn #FramptonQuigg pic.twitter.com/JATOcmWh5Q 21:36 A veritable who's who Current and former world champions everywhere you look at the Manchester Arena, including Carl Froch, Amir Khan and Tyson Fury. Sky collared Fury briefly - and he was in his Indifferent Tyson mode - to hear what he had to say about tonight's main event: They're about nine stone, so even put together they're smaller than me. I'm expecting a great fight. Not just exponents of the noble art in the crowd, of course. There's champion jockey Tony McCoy and (*double-checks Wikipedia*) 2010 New York City Horror Film Festival Award winner James Nesbitt! Frampton vs Quigg: in numbers Two men, two world titles, twelve rounds: Why this is the most anticipated fight in British boxing This, writes Gareth A Davies, has all the ingredients necessary... Historic nature of the fight All-British world title unification fights are a rarity. In fact, there have only been two of them.

On Oct 9, 1993, at Old Trafford, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn met in a ring for the second time. Their first fight was at middleweight, won by Eubank, three years earlier. Now they had moved up a division, Eubank had claimed the vacant WBO supermiddleweight title against Michael Watson, and this was the eighth defence of this crown. The fight with Benn, the WBC champion, was the 'Dark Destroyer's' fourth defence of the WBC crown. The grudge fight ended as a draw 115-113, 114-114, 113-115. Compelling back stories Scott Quigg left school at 14, with the blessing of his parents to be home-schooled, intent on being a boxer or a footballer, his father Kenny having played semi-professional football for Accrington Stanley. It is a family affair, with Quigg still living at home with his parents. Quigg's mother Lynsay, still plays a part in his training life.

Fixated on success: Scott Quigg left school at 14 to focus on his boxing Frampton, who, grew up in the fiercely loyalist territory of Tiger's Bay, Belfast, has an affinity with his manager Barry McGuigan. Their parallel lives have created an unbreakable unit. Frampton, a Protestant, is married to a Catholic girl, Christine, whereas McGuigan, born a Catholic, has been married to Protestant Sandra for 34 years. Promotion rivals Barry McGuigan and his son Blain McGuigan, who is officially Frampton's promoter, have an acrimonious relationship with Eddie Hearn, Quigg's promoter. The fight itself is a co-promotion between Cyclone Promotions and Matchroom Sport. There have been disagreements and negotiations over every fine detail. There's no love lost between Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg Frampton gets left-hand-side billing on the poster, the names and will walk to the ring second. All these finer details are normally reserved for the champion. Frampton's concession is that he is fighting away from home. On the financial split, Frampton is getting a slightly larger split of the reported spoils of around £5million.

Training rivals Acrimony and bitterness exists between the trainers Shane McGuigan (Frampton) and Joe Gallagher (Quigg). Gallagher was awarded The Ring Magazine trainer of the year award for 2015, and has three world champions: Quigg, Anthony Crolla (lightweight), and Liam Smith (light-middleweight). Gallagher has risen through dint of hours of dedication, and has transformed his fighters' lives. McGuigan has Frampton as his star pupil, but has recently added David Haye and George Groves to his growing CV. McGuigan made an interesting point this week over the weight restrictions imposed by the IBF, who insist that the fighter must not go 10 pounds over the 122lbs limit on fight day. "Carl has done this successfully in seven previous fights, and Scott has never done this. I think that may be telling," he told me. Contrasting styles Frampton is a short, powerful super-bantamweight, whose relies on being in the pocket with his opponent. Frampton jabs well, but it is his hooks and fast combinations at close quarters, and the accuracy of his power shots, which make him formidable.

Frampton also has great timing and an ability to counter-punch while going backwards. In this fight, he may circle using the full size of the ring and look to land with power against Quigg if he over-reaches. Has been down on the canvas before and still won comfortably, too. He has the power to stop Quigg. Quigg is a long super-bantamweight, or at least longer than Frampton. Likes to dominate opponents with his fast hands, and all-action style, though he showed against Kiko Martinez in his last fight that he can patiently work his opponent out. Possesses power, and loves to attack. Like Frampton, Quigg will need to time his attacks, and may have to be patient and find his range, and look to win early rounds with his jab. Has the power to stop Frampton, if the Irishman makes mistakes. 'The must-watch fight of the year...' Our man Gareth A Davies previews this one, and he's excited.... The super-bantamweight title unification fight between Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton has become the must-watch fight of the year.

The set-pieces at this week’s build-up in Manchester have enhanced a compelling match-up between fighters who will share a purse estimated at more than £5 million. Small men, huge egos, and a refusal to budge: on their dressing rooms, their billing, and their right to be called the main attraction. Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg after the weigh in at the Manchester Arena on Friday But that is what happens in boxing when two unbeaten forces from 54 super-bantamweight contests between them both believe they are cock of the walk. Combined, they have 37 knockouts. Long, hard negotiations have generated spite between trainers, promoters and fighters. It is all on the line for two young men who have risen through the division without facing an opponent as dangerous as they will encounter on Saturday night. The stress has shown this week. They genuinely dislike each other. Frampton is the marginal favourite, but, really, it is a pick ’em fight.

Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton finally meet in world title unification fight | Sport | The Guardian Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton finally meet in world title unification fight • WBA super-bantamweight champion takes on IBF holder • Bout to take place at Manchester Arena on 27 February Carl Frampton is held aloft by his trainer, Shane McGuigan, after winning against Chris Avalos in Belfast. Photograph: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile/Corbis Press Association Monday 2 November 2015 14.15 EST Last modified on Monday 4 April 2016 07.53 EDT Close This article is 1 year old The British super-bantamweight rivals Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton have finally agreed a huge world title unification fight for February 2016. Bury’s WBA champion, Quigg, and Northern Ireland’s Frampton, the IBF holder, have publicly baited each other for years without actually making the fight happen. However, the bout has finally been confirmed and the pair will meet at the Manchester Arena on 27 February.

Barry McGuigan stirs the memories as Carl Frampton hits the big time Read more Frampton said: “I’m delighted that we have finally got this fight signed. This is the fight everyone has wanted for years, none more so than myself. I’m the legitimate champion and I’m going to his backyard to defend my title because that’s what champions do. The fans will find out who the real champion is, I’m going to win this fight in style.” Quigg, meanwhile, is relishing home advantage. “I’ve finally got the fight I’ve wanted for so long,” he said. “February 27 will be the best night of my life. I’ve dedicated my life to this sport and I have never been more confident going into a fight, I know I will beat him in every department. “This is a great fight for the sport and I’m delighted to bring it to Manchester and unify the division.” The two unbeaten world champions, who share a mutual respect despite their rivalry, have been competing with each other since the early days of their careers but managerial, promotional and financial hurdles had always scuppered the hugely-anticipated showdown.

Quigg’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, said: “This has been hard work but worth every second. I want to thank everyone involved for their desire in making this fight happen and now we have an event that will go down in the history of the sport. Two world champions, two fantastic fighters collide at the Manchester Arena. “Can you even imagine the atmosphere, the tension, the drama? This is what it’s all about, roll on fight night. Scott Quigg has all the momentum going into the fight and will be crowned unified world champion in February.” Frampton’s manager, Barry McGuigan, whose son trains the Belfast fighter, added: “I’m very pleased that we’ve managed to get this fight made. It will be a momentous occasion for British and Irish boxing. This is the fight the fans have craved and the one we have wanted all along.

The atmosphere will no doubt be electric, but there is only going to be one winner.” Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton set title unification date in Manchester | BT Sport Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton set title unification date in Manchester British super-bantamweight rivals Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton have finally agreed a huge world title unification clash for February 2016. Share this Print this story British super-bantamweight rivals Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton have finally agreed a huge world title unification clash for February 2016. Bury's WBA champion Quigg and Northern Irishman Frampton, the IBF holder, have publicly baited each other for years without actually making the fight happen. However, the blockbuster bout has finally been confirmed and the pair will meet at the Manchester Arena on February 27 next year. Frampton said: "I'm delighted that we have finally got this fight signed. "This is the fight everyone has wanted for years, none more so than myself. I'm the legitimate champion and I'm going to his backyard to defend my title because that's what champions do.

On February 27 the fans will find out who the real champion is, I'm going to win this fight in style." Quigg, meanwhile, is relishing home advantage. "I've finally got the fight I've wanted for so long," he said. "February 27 will be the best night of my life. I've dedicated my life to this sport and I have never been more confident going into a fight, I know I will beat him in every department. "This is a great fight for the sport and I'm delighted to bring it to Manchester and unify the division." The two unbeaten world champions, who share a mutual respect despite their rivalry, have been competing with each other since the early days of their careers but managerial, promotional and financial hurdles had always scuppered the hugely-anticipated showdown. An agreement has finally been reached, however, with Quigg's promoter Eddie Hearn saying: "This has been hard work but worth every second. "I want to thank everyone involved for their desire in making this fight happen and now we have an event that will go down in the history of the sport. Two world champions, two fantastic fighters collide at the Manchester Arena. "Can you even imagine the atmosphere, the tension, the drama?

This is what it's all about, roll on fight night! "Scott Quigg has all the momentum going into the fight and will be crowned unified world champion on February 27." Frampton's manager Barry McGuigan, whose son trains the Belfast fighter, added: "I'm very pleased that we've managed to get this fight made. "It will be a momentous occasion for British and Irish boxing. This is the fight the fans have craved and the one we have wanted all along. The atmosphere will no doubt be electric, but there is only going to be one winner (Frampton) on February 27." Share this Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg: what time does it start, what channel is it on, undercard and how much does it cost? | The Independent Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg: what time does it start, what channel is it on, undercard and how much does it cost?

One of the most highly anticipated British boxing contests in years takes place on Saturday night Thursday 25 February 2016 15:23 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg square off Getty Images This Saturday night in Manchester, Carl Frampton takes on Scott Quigg in a massive super-bantamweight world title unification fight. Frampton puts his IBF belt on the line, while Quigg defends his WBA strap. Both fighters have yet to taste defeat in the pro ranks - Northern Ireland's Frampton has won all of his 21 bouts, while Quigg has not lost in any of his 33 contests, with two draws. Quite simply, it is one of the most hotly anticipated British fights in history, and has been five years in the making. WHAT TIME DOES IT START? Depending on the length of the undercard bouts, the fight is scheduled to start after 10pm. WHAT CHANNEL IS IT ON? Sky Sports Box Office, costing £16.95. The programme starts from 6pm. You can also follow all of the action with The Independent's live blog on the night by clicking here.

Britain's current boxing world champions Britain's current boxing world champions 1/13 Anthony Joshua WBA super flyweight Getty "It has been a long time coming. I have been after this fight for four and a half, maybe five years. To be here and only a couple of days away - I'm like a kid at Christmas.” Frampton, 29, said in the build-up to the fight. Quigg, 27, said: "It is the biggest stage either of us have boxed on and if you can't get excited about something like this then we are in the wrong game. "Training has gone perfect. I feel good. But there is a lot on the line so there is no room for error. Believe me I won't be making any mistakes." More about: Scott Quigg: Carl Frampton's rival on dropping out & winning - BBC Sport BBC Sport Scott Quigg: Carl Frampton's rival on dropping out & winning By Ben Dirs Frampton and Quigg have a rematch clause in their contract and could do it all again this summer Scott Quigg v Carl Frampton - IBF and WBA super-bantamweight titles Venue: Manchester Arena. Date: Saturday, 27 February.

Time: Ringwalk expected at 22:45 GMT. Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and follow live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. If you have seen the film Kes, you'll better understand the decision of Scott Quigg's parents: Billy Casper had his hawk, Quigg had his boxing. Both were desperate to escape the tyranny of school. But while Casper's dream was crushed, Quigg's dream flew. When Quigg was 15, he asked his headmaster to expel him. Quigg wasn't a bad kid, he just wasn't interested. Unlike Casper's family in Kes, Ken Loach's bleak study of suffocated hope, Quigg's family noticed his real passion. And so his headmaster opened the cage and let Quigg go. "It took a lot of courage and my mum and dad got a lot of stick," says Quigg, who fights Carl Frampton for the unified super-bantamweight world title in Manchester on Saturday.

Media playback is not supported on this device Scott Quigg v Carl Frampton: Build-up to the big fight "'Who would advise their kid to drop out of school with no qualifications?' But it was the best thing that ever happened to me. "I wasn't getting anything out of school and the school wasn't getting anything out of having me there. My mum and dad knew what I loved to do and we came to the conclusion that the more time I practised, the better I was going to be." As part of the deal, Quigg was meant to enrol in college. But he never turned up. Having been offloaded by Burnley FC for being too small, Quigg's permanent seat of learning became the gym. No girls, no beer, just wall-to-wall boxing. Unless he was sweeping the floor in a factory, the sobering long-term alternative. "I didn't want to work in a factory," says the 27-year-old from Bury, who excelled at Thai boxing as a kid before learning to rely solely on his fists. "Mum and dad used to say 'make something of yourself, don't waste what you've got'.

Media playback is not supported on this device Scott Quigg: Carl Frampton's rival on dropping out of school "They always grafted. Dad made windows and at one point Mum was doing the milk round in the morning, two parcel rounds during the day and working in my nan's chippy at night. "And that's why I'm here now. The dedication, the focus has all come from their example and decision to back me." Even at 15, Quigg's dedication was simultaneously frightening and comical. "We went to Florida one Christmas," recalls Quigg's dad Kenny. "While the rest of us were going round the theme parks, he was getting up at 6am, shadow boxing in a weighted vest in the garage. No Mickey Mouse, that's for sure." If Quigg had bumped into Mickey Mouse, he probably would have chinned him. Kenny and wife Lyndsay are still living with their son's intensity to this day, under the same roof. Feeding the beast before making their escape.

Head to head 21 fights, 21 wins (14 KOs) Pro record 33 fights, 31 wins (23 KOs), two draws "He's always had that desire to win," says Kenny. "You could see it in his eyes. But if anything, he's got even worse. I've never seen anything like it. "He's on another planet. Living with him is quite strange to be honest with you. Even when he's not fighting, everyone's creeping about. Even the dogs keep quiet. "He hasn't lived a life for the last 10 years. He's like a monk. I'm thinking he needs to get out, go and play the one-armed bandits at the fair or something. But he's not interested in anything but winning." Lyndsay is often up before her son, at 5am. When Quigg returns from swimming, breakfast is ready. "I'm always on the end of the phone," says Lyndsay. "He'll ring me up in the pub and ask me to put his veg on. "I time him on the track sometimes or go down the unit and hold the pads for him.

I feel like I'm in a training camp, the same as Scott. Everything just revolves around what he's doing and I worry just as much as him." Media playback is not supported on this device Meet the man who beat Frampton and Quigg Team Quigg, which also includes sister Daisy and girlfriend Beverley, is a well-oiled machine. In a brief amateur career, Quigg won a junior ABA title and boxed for England. He turned pro in 2007 and won the British super-bantamweight title in 2011, having recently joined forces with Bolton-based trainer Joe Gallagher. In 2013, Quigg was made the WBA 'regular' champion, a title he defended on six occasions. But all the while talented Cuban Guillermo Rigondeaux was the WBA's premier titlist, Quigg was easy to dismiss as a paper champion. When Frampton beat Spain's Kiko Martinez to win the IBF belt in 2014, a unification match between the British rivals seemed inevitable. Both men claimed they wanted it, but this was boxing. It was another 14 months before the fight was set, by which time the odds on Quigg winning had shortened.

Exhibit one was Quigg's two-round demolition of Martinez, who took Frampton the distance. Exhibit two was Frampton's below-par performance against the unheralded Alejandro Gonzalez, in which the Belfast fighter was knocked down twice in the first round. Suddenly, Frampton's superior attitude seemed misplaced and Quigg has been winning the PR battle ever since. Quigg stopped Kiko Martinez in two rounds last July - the Spaniard took Frampton the distance in 2014 "I rate Carl very highly," says Quigg, who was upgraded by the WBA again last November when Rigondeaux was stripped for inactivity. "But he has many flaws and I believe 100% that I am the better fighter. "Not only do I have the better skills, but nobody lives like I do. People say they're dedicated and focused, but they don't come close to the way I live." Quigg's story raises questions about education, passion and parenthood. If Billy Casper had had a family like Quigg's behind him, instead of his hawk ending up in a dustbin, he might have been the greatest falconer who ever lived. Bit late for a spoiler alert. Unless you're Carl Frampton.

Watch a full interview with Scott Quigg on this week's Saturday Sportsday at 12:50 GMT on BBC One on 27 February. Share this page Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg: Tyson Fury wants to be ringside at the Manchester Arena | Boxing News | Sky Sports Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg: Tyson Fury wants to be ringside at the Manchester Arena By Tim Hobbs Last Updated: 24/02/16 12:10pm Tyson Fury wants a ringside seat when Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg fight on Saturday night. The heavyweight world champion is determined to watch cousins Hosea Burton and Isaac Lowe in action on the undercard, live on Sky Sports Box Office. And with Frampton and Quigg both his "pals", Fury is expecting to be given a prime seat to watch the super-bantamweight world title clash. "I will be in Manchester," he told Sky Sports. "I'll be ringside - providing Eddie Hearn gets me in or there is a spare ticket knocking around! "Do I need to ask for a ticket?

I am sure that if the heavyweight champion of the world can't get in and watch a boxing match, there's a problem." Remember when Tyson Fury was ringside in Leeds last September? Hearn is expecting Fury to join a growing list of British boxing superstars at the Manchester Arena - that could include Anthony Joshua, Amir Khan and Kell Brook- for the long-awaited battle between Frampton and Quigg. Fury was at cousin Lowe's fight on a Matchroom card in Leeds in September and the promoter is expecting the heavyweight champion - who is still waiting for a confirmation date and venue for his second fight with Wladimir Klitschko - to be there. I am sure that if the heavyweight champion of the world can't get in and watch a boxing match, there's a problem. Tyson Fury "From the boxing world, it'll be pretty much a who's who of British boxing," Hearn told Sky Sports. "Everyone's intrigued by the fight and everyone wants to sample the atmosphere.

I'm sure you'll see a few faces from film, sport, media and music all in the crowd as well." Fury has never boxed at the Manchester Arena as a professional after the withdrawal of David Haye from two heavyweight fights at the venue that were also due to be screened on Sky Sports Box Office. But even with "Wembley Stadium or the UAE" the preferred venue for his Klitschko follow-up fight, the Mancunian-born fighter is looking forward to being part of a big British boxing night. Tyson Fury was supposed to fight David Haye in the Manchester Arena "It's definitely a cracking arena to go and watch a fight in," he said. "I was scheduled to fight there a couple of times myself but for whatever reason they didn't happen but it is a very, very, very good arena when it's full. "They are both pals of mine, Quigg and Frampton, so for me it doesn't really matter who wins as long as they give the fans a great fight. "To be honest, it's one of those pick 'em fights.

It could be down to who the judges like and who has the best gameplan on the night." Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office on February 27, is available to order via Sky remote and online Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg: Why this is the most anticipated fight in British boxing Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg: Why this is the most anticipated fight in British boxing Carl Frampton (right) and Scott Quigg weigh in at the Manchester Arena Credit: Rex Features Historic nature of the fight All-British world title unification fights are a rarity. In fact, there have only been two of them. On Oct 9, 1993, at Old Trafford, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn met in a ring for the second time. Their first fight was at middleweight, won by Eubank, three years earlier. Now they had moved up a division, Eubank had claimed the vacant WBO supermiddleweight title against Michael Watson, and this was the eighth defence of this crown. The fight with Benn, the WBC champion, was the 'Dark Destroyer's' fourth defence of the WBC crown.

The grudge fight ended as a draw 115-113, 114-114, 113-115. On March 8, 2008, at the 02 Arena, London, David Haye fought Enzo Maccarelli. Haye was the WBA and WBC cruiserweight champion, having taken the titles from Jean-Marc Mormeck in Paris four months earlier. Maccarinelli was making his fourth defence of the WBO title. Haye stopped the Welshman in round two. Potentially, there are two more all-British world title unification fights which could happen in 2016, which shows the strength of British fighters at world level at present. In the bantamweight division, we could see Jamie McDonnell (WBA) vs Lee Haskins (IBF interim champion). And at lightweight, we could see Terry Flanagan (WBO champion) vs Anthony Crolla (WBA champion). That said, all four are likely to have other fights first.

Compelling back stories Scott Quigg left school at 14, with the blessing of his parents to be home-schooled, intent on being a boxer or a footballer, his father Kenny having played semi-professional football for Accrington Stanley. It is a family affair, with Quigg still living at home with his parents. Quigg's mother Lynsay, still plays a part in his training life. Quigg takes sabbaticals in the United States to visit Freddie Roach, trainer of Manny Pacquiao, at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Quigg has travelled there since he was a teenager. Quigg says being at home this week, in Bury, has given him "a more comfortable" build-up to the fight. Watch | Scott Quigg vs Carl Frampton - by numbers 01:02 Frampton, who, grew up in the fiercely loyalist territory of Tiger's Bay, Belfast, has an affinity with his manager Barry McGuigan . Their parallel lives have created an unbreakable unit. Frampton, a Protestant, is married to a Catholic girl, Christine, whereas McGuigan, born a Catholic, has been married to Protestant Sandra for 34 years.

They are both world champions, Frampton having taken the title from Kiko Martinez 18 months ago. When Frampton was honoured in the new year with an MBE, McGuigan glowed with pride, knowing that it had followed his gong, the same one, many years ago. Quigg: This is personal Promotion rivals Barry McGuigan and his son Blain McGuigan, who is officially Frampton's promoter, have an acrimonious relationship with Eddie Hearn, Quigg's promoter. The fight itself is a co-promotion between Cyclone Promotions and Matchroom Sport. There have been disagreements and negotiations over every fine detail . Frampton gets left-hand-side billing on the poster, the names and will walk to the ring second. All these finer details are normally reserved for the champion. Frampton's concession is that he is fighting away from home. On the financial split, Frampton is getting a slightly larger split of the reported spoils of around £5million. There will also be an equal share of the split of the negotiated portion of the pay-per-view revenue.

There's no love lost between Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg Frampton mocks Quigg: 'He wants to be the star' Training rivals Acrimony and bitterness exists between the trainers Shane McGuigan (Frampton) and Joe Gallagher (Quigg). Gallagher was awarded The Ring Magazine trainer of the year award for 2015, and has three world champions: Quigg, Anthony Crolla (lightweight), and Liam Smith (light-middleweight). Gallagher has risen through dint of hours of dedication, and has transformed his fighters' lives. "There's a lot of smoke and fanfare around Shane McGuigan obviously because he's the son of Barry McGuigan," Gallagher said. "The jury is still out on him as a trainer. I was a bit disappointed about the article where he tried to take all the credit for all the work that has been done with Carl over the years." Joe Gallagher (left) clashes with Shane McGuigan McGuigan has Frampton as his star pupil , but has recently added David Haye and George Groves to his growing CV.

McGuigan made an interesting point this week over the weight restrictions imposed by the IBF, who insist that the fighter must not go 10 pounds over the 122lbs limit on fight day. "Carl has done this successfully in seven previous fights, and Scott has never done this. I think that may be telling," he told me. The advice from the corners, the details the two trainers see during the fight, and their coolness under pressure in the minute between rounds will be extremely important during the contest. Contrasting styles Frampton is a short, powerful super-bantamweight, whose relies on being in the pocket with his opponent. Frampton jabs well, but it is his hooks and fast combinations at close quarters, and the accuracy of his power shots, which make him formidable. Frampton also has great timing and an ability to counter-punch while going backwards. In this fight, he may circle using the full size of the ring and look to land with power against Quigg if he over-reaches. Has been down on the canvas before and still won comfortably, too. He has the power to stop Quigg.

Frampton dismisses Quigg record Quigg is a long super-bantamweight, or at least longer than Frampton. Likes to dominate opponents with his fast hands, and all-action style, though he showed against Kiko Martinez in his last fight that he can patiently work his opponent out. Possesses power, and loves to attack. Like Frampton, Quigg will need to time his attacks, and may have to be patient and find his range, and look to win early rounds with his jab. Has the power to stop Frampton, if the Irishman makes mistakes. Barry McGuigan made an interesting point at Thursday's weigh-in. McGuigan insisted that he had seen something in Quigg - whom he believes to be a superstitious and an obsessive-compulsive character. "I was an obsessive-compulsive boxer, like Quigg is. I see it in him. He is like I was -- everything has to be just right. Carl is different. He can adapt and is malleable.

And I think that is the difference between their characters and probably the difference in this fight." Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg is live on Sky Box Office on Saturday night Follow the latest Telegraph Boxing news READ MORE ABOUT: Editor's Choice 05 Jan 2017, 1:04pm Premium 03 Jan 2017, 1:18pm Premium 03 Jan 2017, 8:00am Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg: Let the tortuous negotiations begin - BBC Sport BBC Sport Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg: Let the tortuous negotiations begin By Ben Dirs Read more about sharing. Carl Frampton successfully defended his IBF super-bantamweight title with a fifth-round stoppage of Chris Avalos Chris Avalos was still demanding a rematch as the oxygen mask was removed from his face. Maybe he needed some sense battered back into him. Because at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on Saturday, Avalos walked into a threshing machine. "I wanted to teach him some manners," said Frampton, having secured a first defence of his IBF super-bantamweight title via a fifth-round stoppage.

"Before the first bell he said: 'It's only you and me now.' He still didn't show respect afterwards, he was still talking about a rematch as he was leaving. The referee did the right thing, because he could have been seriously injured." It is fast becoming clear that anyone who steps into a ring with the 28-year-old Frampton runs the risk of being seriously injured. Frampton might be a nice man beyond the ropes but he is horrible between them. And how the Belfast faithful love it. Not since Ricky Hatton's salad days - figuratively speaking - has a boxer from the UK commanded such rabid support. All six of Frampton's fights at the Odyssey Arena have ended early. The perfect fan's fighter, Frampton gets the job done before last orders. Ringside at the Odyssey was Frampton's English rival Scott Quigg. Bury's Quigg owns a small portion of the WBA super-bantamweight title, which should make a match with Frampton inevitable. And if 9,000 Northern Irish men and women were unable to persuade him, there was better news to come.

Media playback is not supported on this device Carl Frampton says Scott Quigg bout 'must now happen' At the post-fight news conference, Frampton's manager, Barry McGuigan, said they were willing to travel to Quigg's backyard to make the fight happen. Frampton, too, doesn't seem at all fazed about leaving the bosom of his home town. He is trained in London by McGuigan's son, Shane, meaning he considers England a second home. Belfast, London, Manchester - Frampton says he is prepared to take on Quigg in any venue that will accommodate them. "Now is the perfect moment to do it," Frampton said. "The fight's been brewing, so it has to happen now." The fight against Avalos was Frampton's first on ITV and McGuigan is anticipating the terrestrial television channel's executives will be keen to take the all-action Frampton show to England, ITV's principal audience. In doing so, Frampton would be following in his mentor's footsteps.

McGuigan won the WBA featherweight title at QPR's Loftus Road ground 30 years ago in June, beating Eusebio Pedroza before a television audience of 20 million and in the process becoming one of the most recognisable names in British sport. Frampton wants a unification fight with Quigg after a first successful defence of his IBF super-bantamweight title Now the problems. While Quigg appears keen on the match, he currently fights on Sky, albeit on a fight-by-fight basis. As such, he is promoted by Eddie Hearn, who will no doubt tell Quigg that a fight against Frampton would make far more money as a pay-per-view event, which ITV cannot facilitate. Hearn is right. However, McGuigan has accused Hearn of greed and failing to see the bigger picture. McGuigan's pitch is that fighting on terrestrial television will make both men "superstars" and be good for the sport. "Eddie thinks of the numbers all the time," McGuigan said. "Well, let's think about the game." Hearn tweeted immediately after Frampton's victory In relation to modern boxing, such talk sounds innocent, almost naive.

Quigg is also entitled to think of numbers all the time and less about the game. He is not a huge draw in his own right. Indeed, it is quite conceivable that, even if the fight were to take place in England, Frampton would have the lion's share of support. As such, it makes perfect sense for Quigg to earn as much money as possible against Frampton, because, as it stands, he does not have any alternative big-money options to look forward to. It will probably come down to how much money ITV can stump up, and not whether Quigg wants to do right by the sport of boxing. For his part, Hearn will be desperate to cash in on what could be Quigg's one shot at the big time. Hearn replied to a number of questions on Twitter on Sunday about a potential Frampton-Quigg bout Given Frampton's recent performances - the mauling of Avalos and his stirring, title-winning victory over Kiko Martinez last September - Hearn knows Quigg would be a heavy underdog should the fight take place. That Frampton is so sweet on a Quigg fight is also down to a lack of alternatives.

Guillermo Rigondeaux is the WBA's so-called 'super' champion - Quigg is its 'regular' champion - but the talented Cuban is a master technician and not a big draw, meaning McGuigan is not in the least bit interested. The WBC's champion is Leo Santa Cruz. The Mexican has signed with Floyd Mayweather's adviser Al Haymon, who is bringing boxing back to terrestrial television in the United States. Santa Cruz seems set on a fight with former featherweight world champion Abner Mares. Frampton is not on his radar. Inevitably, Quigg sounded as keen as Frampton when a microphone was stuck under his nose in Belfast. "The British public want the fight to happen," Quigg said. "Let's get it on." Inevitably, negotiations will be tortuous. Share this page

Question: Scott Quigg is a current British World Champion, at which sport?
Answer: Boxing